Live and Work on World Heritage-Listed K'gari ( Fraser Island)
Benefits of Joining Our Team*
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Annual $1000 SeaLink Employee Travel Allowance
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25% off resort dining, retail and spa
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Access to Employee Training Programs
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Employee Award Programs
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Free island K'gari Explorer Tours
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Free passenger ferry transfers to-and-from the island
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Employee Assistance Program with free counselling services
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Competitive living expenses costs inc. accommodation + meals
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Access to the resort pool & staff gym
- Conditions and employment duration may apply
About the role
Bring your strategic leadership and hospitality expertise to the Food and Beverage team at K'gari Beach Resort. We are seeking an experienced Food and Beverage Operations Manager who is ready for their next career step and excited by the opportunity to embrace a unique remote coastal lifestyle.
This role is ideal for a handson leader with a genuine passion for exceptional guest experiences. Your authentic leadership style, combined with a proven ability to drive operational excellence, will be key to your success in leading highperforming teams and delivering outstanding service standards.
Set in an unbeatable beachfront location, K'gari Beach Resort is accessible by 4WD and is the east coast’s gateway to the island’s most iconic natural attractions. The resort features 83 hotel rooms and apartments, along with a restaurant and bar, the renowned Eurong Bakery, and a general store, all set across expansive island grounds.
This is a fulltime, permanent opportunity for someone seeking more than just a job — offering a genuine lifestyle change, with relocation to our onisland staff village.
Responsibilities:
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Oversee the daytoday operations of the Resort’s Food and Beverage outlets
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Directly manage McKenzie’s Restaurant and the Eurong Bakery
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Lead and inspire teams to deliver exceptional customer service and memorable guest experiences
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Build and maintain a strong, positive team culture across all Food and Beverage operations
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Maximise profitability while maintaining high service and quality standards
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Ensure customer needs and service expectations are consistently met or exceeded
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Ensure all team members are trained to the required standards
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Support, coach, and develop team members across all areas of the operation
What We’re Looking For:-
Strong communication skills with the ability to lead and engage diverse teams
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Proven work ethic with the ability to motivate others and achieve results
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Highly organised, detailfocused and able to perform under pressure
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Confident in delegating, negotiating and managing daytoday operations
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Exceptional grooming and professional presentation
Experience & Requirements:-
Minimum 2 years’ experience in a Food & Beverage Manager or similar role
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Current QLD RSA Certificate and sound knowledge of QLD Liquor Licensing Laws (essential)
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Food Safety Certificate (essential)
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RMLV Certificate or willingness to obtain
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Competent in barista, beverage, à la carte and bar service
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Full Australian work rights
About us
K'gari is a World Heritage listed island off Australia’s Eastern Queensland coast, is the world’s largest sand island, stretching over 120km. With cool towering rainforests to walk through and explore, over 100 freshwater lakes to swim in, including the iconic Lake McKenzie and Lake Wabby, and an amazing beach highway, where else would you rather be.
SeaLink K'gari is part of SeaLink Marine & Tourism, one of Australia's largest marine and tourism businesses with 11 business units across six states and territories, connecting our customers to many of Australia’s most beautiful island destinations and brilliant experiences.
With globally recognised brands such as SeaLink, Captain Cook Cruises and Kingfisher Bay Resort we are a team who go beyond what others will do and are invested in supporting the communities and customers we serve.
SeaLink Marine and Tourism is part of the Kelsian Group - Australia’s largest integrated multi-modal transport provider and tourism operator, with established bus operations in Australia, USA, Singapore, London and the Channel Islands.
How to Apply
Click APPLY and upload a copy of your up-to-date resume which includes a cover letter.
We aim to provide meaningful and sustainable employment opportunities that are free from barriers, support and celebrate the diverse talents of our team members, improve awareness of the value of diversity and inclusion across our organisation, and enable our leaders to champion diversity and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTQIA+, people with disability and people from diverse cultural backgrounds.
